A coach’s quality comes out at game time: Did he choose the right lineup? And are those players properly prepared? At times, John Hackworth can seem both stubborn and flexible in his lineup choices and his tactics. After his first full year in charge, PSP looks at what Hack got right and what he can improve going forward.
PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at a few bits of recent news, including the Union’s team value and what it means for the club, the waiving of Don Anding, why the MLS Cup final is a great matchup, and other bits from around MLS. UPDATED.
Report says partnership between Union and Deltona “appears likely” to be ending. Drexel and Penn claim conference championship. Area high schools are state champs. AI releases damning report on working conditions in Qatar. More.
Greg and Eli talk to Philadelphia Union manager John Hackworth about the team’s plans for 2014.
John Hackworth expresses doubts that Carlos Valdes will return to the Union in 2014. Drexel and La Salle advance in conference playoffs. USA previews. Zlatan. More news.
Hackworth says it is “most Likely” that Roger Torres will not return in 2014. La Salle’s Jason Plumhoff named A-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Dempsey and Johnson out of USMNT squad with injuries. More.